Riondel

Riondel, British Columbia, Canada

Market snapshot

As of August 12, 2026, the median asking price in Riondel is $377,250, across 10 active MLS® listings.

Those listings have been on the market an average of 94 days.

Asking prices work out to about $317 per square foot, based on the 8 listings that report floor area.

Detached homes in Riondel are listed at an average of $455,988 across 8 active listings.

About Riondel

Riondel is a small, lakeside community on the east shore of Kootenay Lake in the Regional District of Central Kootenay, with a quiet, rural character shaped by its history as a former mining town. Housing is dominated by detached single-family homes and cabins on larger lots, with a mix of long-time residents, retirees, and lifestyle buyers drawn to lake access, outdoor recreation, and a slower pace. Key amenities are limited within the neighbourhood itself (small local services and community facilities), while most full-service shopping, healthcare, and major employment nodes are accessed by driving to nearby centres such as Crawford Bay and, more broadly, the Nelson/Creston region depending on service needs.

The area’s appeal is strongly tied to Kootenay Lake recreation (boating, fishing, beaches, trail access) and scenic views, which supports second-home demand and some seasonal rental activity. Families typically rely on school options in the broader RDCK/School District 8 catchments, with limited neighbourhood-scale schooling and childcare choices compared with larger towns. Transit is minimal to none in practical terms, so vehicle dependence is high. Real estate trends tend to be less liquid than Nelson or Creston, with fewer transactions and wider price dispersion; values have generally benefited from Kootenay lifestyle demand and limited waterfront/near-water supply, while rents are constrained by a small tenant base, seasonality, and limited multi-family stock—leading to moderate gross yields rather than urban-level cash flow.

Market pulse

Riondel currently has 10 active listings with a median asking price of $377,250 and an average of $317 per square foot, suggesting a relatively small but measurable supply for buyers to compare. With homes averaging 91 days on market, conditions point to a slower pace that can give buyers and value-focused investors more room for due diligence and negotiation, while sellers may need competitive pricing to attract timely offers.

Frequently asked questions about Riondel

What is the average home price in Riondel?

The median asking price in Riondel is $377,250, across 10 active MLS® listings as of August 12, 2026. The average asking price is $461,590. These are list prices on homes currently for sale, not sale prices.

How many homes are for sale in Riondel?

There are 10 active MLS® listings in Riondel as of August 12, 2026.

How long do homes stay on the market in Riondel?

Homes currently listed in Riondel have been on the market an average of 94 days as of August 12, 2026. This measures how long active listings have been available so far, not how long they take to sell.

What types of homes are for sale in Riondel?

Of the 10 homes currently listed in Riondel, 80% detached houses, 10% vacant land.

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